Kmart is trialling a measure in its stores that places cosmetic products behind security cabinets, aiming to reduce retail theft. The move involves locking up items that are commonly stolen, rather than displaying them openly on shelves.
The reports describe the trial as part of a broader response to rising theft levels impacting retail. Both outlets frame the initiative as an effort to improve in-store security while continuing normal retail operations, though details such as the number of stores involved, the locations, and how long the trial will run are not specified in the available coverage.
While the coverage is consistent on the core action—security cabinets for cosmetics and the theft-reduction purpose—there is little differentiation between outlets beyond the shared description of the trial. No source provides confirmed outcomes, customer impact details, or comparisons with other theft-prevention measures.
Overall, the reporting indicates Kmart is testing a targeted security approach for high-theft categories, with the objective of lowering losses from shoplifting during the trial period.
